I am pleased to be joined by Becky Hammon, fresh off her third WNBA title in four years. Are you still celebrating Becky in moments. Yes, but I can tell you, the offseason overall just feels better coming off a win than a loss.So it's been good. You took the job in 2022 the ACES were good when you took over, but you're now nine and one in playoffs. So 900% winning percentage, three titles in four years.As I mentioned, when you took the job, did you expect to win at this level. Immediately, when I took the j ...

Lenny Wilkens, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee as both a player and a coach, has died at age 88, his family saidhttps://t.co/km3Ium0x34 ...

Lenny Wilkens, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee as both a player and a coach, has died at age 88, his family saidhttps://t.co/gFp8XQKdb6 ...

The powerful blaze was captured on camera. >> You've got a very large house. The fire is in the rear.>> Around 4:30 this morning, investigators say firefighters raced to the multi-million dollar home of Miami Heat head coach Eric Spolstra. The house already engulfed in flames with video showing the roof caved in. >> We found fire that was as tall as the trees.We also entailed protecting all surrounding homes so that there were no other structures uh incorporated into this fire. It remained as a single famil ...

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NBA Global Expansion & Market Re-entry - NBA preseason games are taking place in Macau, China, showcasing the league's global reach [1] - The games mark an important comeback for the NBA in China after a six-year absence [2] - The absence was triggered by a tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters in 2019 [2] China Market Impact - China is a lucrative market for the NBA, with an estimated 300 million people playing basketball [3] - Rebuilding the NBA brand in China is a key objective [3] - New sponsorships and partnerships signal a positive shift and forgiveness in the Chinese market [4] Fan Engagement - The games provide Chinese fans with the opportunity to see NBA players in person [5] - The return is exciting for fans, who are eager to support their favorite teams [4]

THE BROOKLYN NETS WILL PLAY THE PHOENIX SUNS THIS WEEKEND AND ADRIAN WONG JOINS US NOW. WHY IS THIS SUCH A BIG DEAL. ADRIAN: BECAUSE CHINA, THE BA IS A $5 BILLION BUSINESS.IT'S THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT MARKET FOR THE MBA OUTSIDE THE U.S.. BASKETBALL IS PERHAPS THE MOST POPULAR SPORT IN CHINA. THIS IS ACCORDING TO A REPORT.OVER HALF OF CHINESE INTERNET USERS WATCH THE MBA. TO GIVE CONTEXT OF WHY THIS RELATIONSHIP SOURED TO BEGIN WITH, BACK IN 2019, THE GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE HOUSTON MARKETS AT THE TIM ...

The NBA is looking to make a comeback in mainland China and testing the waters after a multi-year hiatus. This around backlash around Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests. Our Contessa Brewer is in Macau in China and she has the story for us.Contessa. >> Okay, so first of all, David, we're all tied up and we're in overtime between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Sun. It is an exciting game, but it really represents more than just back basketball.It's symbolic of a massive business opportunity. And I go ...

I mean, is this the most exciting live shot I've ever done. We're a couple hours away now from tip off, the first of two pre-season games in China. Brooklyn Nets versus the Phoenix Suns.And more than 12,000 fans will fill the Sands Arena here in Macau. I want to show this to you. The players are returning to the practice court.And look, this really represents a symbol. This game is more than about basketball. It represents 6 years of hard work repairing a China NBA relationship that soured in 2019.But with ...